Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

The Toasting Travelers ("we," "us," or "our") operates thetoastingtravelers.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Email address, when you sign up for our newsletter

  • Name and email address, if you contact us through a contact form

  • Any information you voluntarily submit in comments or messages

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and general location (city/region level)

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and click behavior

  • This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics

Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters and updates you've signed up for

  • Respond to your questions or messages

  • Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve content and design

  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

The Toasting Travelers participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate partnerships. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links do not affect the personal information collected on this Site — clicking an affiliate link takes you to a third-party site, which has its own privacy policy governing any data it collects.

Any sponsored content or paid partnerships will be clearly disclosed as such.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information as described in their own privacy policies, including:

  • Google Analytics — to understand Site traffic and usage. You can learn more about Google's data practices at policies.google.com/privacy, and opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

  • Squarespace — our website hosting and email newsletter platform. See Squarespace's privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy.

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok) — if you interact with our content on these platforms, their own privacy policies apply.

5. Your Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it's used

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at thetoastingtravelers@gmail.com

If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent (e.g., our newsletter)

To exercise these rights, contact us at thetoastingtravelers@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up), our legitimate interest in understanding and improving the Site, and, where applicable, to comply with legal obligations.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: thetoastingtravelers@gmail.com Website: thetoastingtravelers.com